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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 19, 2013 3:37:04 GMT -8
TMZ 'The Calling' Singer Violent Van Abduction in Michigan Exclusive 0213-alex-band-the-wanted-getty Alex Band -- lead singer of the rock band "The Calling" -- was abducted this weekend while taking a stroll down a street in Michigan, was beaten severely and then dumped on nearby train tracks ... and cops are investigating, sources tell TMZ.
Sources close to Alex tell us ... the singer was in Lapeer, MI for a music festival ... and decided to walk from his hotel to a nearby mini mart around 4am Sunday morning.
We're told ... during the stroll, a van pulled up alongside Alex and the people inside snatched the singer right off the street -- then proceeded to beat the crap out of him.
Eventually, sources say, the abductors dumped the badly beaten rocker on some nearby train tracks.
We're told ... another member of the band noticed 32-year-old Alex had gone missing later that morning and assembled a search party. The singer was discovered a short time later.
Alex survived the incident -- but his current condition is unclear.
Law enforcement wouldn't confirm the specific details ... but did tell us an incident report was filed ... and officials are currently investigating.
We reached out to Alex for comment -- but haven't heard back.
FYI -- The Calling was huge back in 2001, when they released that song "Wherever You Will Go" ... but broke up soon after. We're told the band had just recently reunited.
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 19, 2013 3:53:23 GMT -8
The Calling - The Calling Singer Abducted And Beaten - Report by WENN | 19 August 2013
The Calling singer Alex Band was abducted, beaten and dumped on train tracks after he was allegedly targeted by thugs during a late night walk in Michigan over the weekend (17-18Aug13).
The star's bandmates started a search for their frontman after noticing he was missing on Sunday morning (18Aug13) and he was reportedly found injured close to their hotel in Lapeer.
Police have launched an investigation over allegations Band was snatched from the street in the early hours of the morning after leaving the hotel and walking to a nearby store, according to Tmz.com.
The website reports Band was grabbed by a group in a van and badly beaten during his ordeal before he was dumped on train tracks. His current condition is not known.
The band recently made a comeback and is said to have played a gig in New Jersey on Saturday night (17Aug13) before heading to Michigan ahead of a performance at a local music festival.
Prior to the Atlantic City show, Band told his Facebook.com followers, "So blessed and thankful to be back on stage doing what I love!"
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 19, 2013 6:22:39 GMT -8
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Post by Sasha Gray on Aug 19, 2013 11:42:17 GMT -8
Attn: Official Statement Regarding Alex Band's Abduction - Released by: The Calling HQ August 19, 2013 at 12:35pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEAD SINGER, ALEX BAND OF THE CALLING ABDUCTED AND LEFT FOR DEAD
(New York, NY – August 19, 2013) – After the exciting announcement of the return of the multi-platinum pop rock band THE CALLING last week, the band hit the road to play a couple of spot dates in Atlantic City and Lapeer, Michigan. After a heavily attended Lapeer Days Festival the singer was abducted after the show during a trip to the local mini mart. Alex was grabbed by his shirt and hit from behind and lost his footing. He was beaten with a police baton with a gun pointed to his face demanding Band’s “Hollywood money.”
After Band fought back he was cornered in the van with gun to his face and Band told the assailants “Don’t kill me as I am about to be a dad.” After more beating the assailants responded with “We don’t kill fathers” and then left him for dead at a local railroad track in Lapeer.
Band was left with a fractured lower spine, 15 stiches to lower chin, 3 broken teeth and is bruised on his side and stomach from the baton beating. “I never thought my unborn child would be my savior. I am grateful to be alive and I know that I am destined for bringing my music back to my fans,” states Alex. He is jumping back into finishing the record to help in the healing process and is resting for optimal healing.
Police and detectives were called to the scene and are undergoing an investigation with the local authorities. Despite rumors of this being a drug related situation it is clearly NOT the case and there was NO abuse of alcohol also backed by medical examination.
“I take my rehabilitation very seriously I was near death due to this unbelievable situation and the rumors are categorically false and not a hoax as reported.” says Alex Band.
For more information please contact:
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US Contacts:
Brad Taylor
Big Machine Agency
brad@bigmachineagency.com
646.395.2600
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 20, 2013 0:01:22 GMT -8
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 20, 2013 8:47:33 GMT -8
MTV UK The Calling Lead Singer Abducted, Left For Dead Alex Band says he's "grateful to be alive" after the attack in Michigan... 11:28, Tuesday, 20 August 2013 The Calling frontman Alex Band was abducted and left for dead in Michigan over the weekend. A statement explaining the incident says that Band had finished performing at the Lapeer Days Festival, when he was snatched by a gang after the show during a trip to the local mini-mart. Alex was allegedly grabbed by his shirt and hit from behind, causing him to lose footing. He was then beaten with a police baton with a gun pointed to his face, as the group demanded he hand over his 'Hollywood money.' After the singer fought back, he was cornered in the van with gun to his face, with Band telling his attackers: “Don’t kill me as I am about to be a dad.” He was then beaten again, before the assailants responded with: “We don’t kill fathers”, and then left him for dead at a local railroad track in Lapeer. Band was left with a fractured lower spine, 15 stitches to lower chin, three broken teeth and is bruised on his side and stomach from the baton beating. Police and detectives were called to the scene and are undergoing an investigation with the local authorities. Speaking of the incident, Band stated: “I never thought my unborn child would be my saviour. I am grateful to be alive and I know that I am destined for bringing my music back to my fans." He is now thought be throwing himself into the making of the band's new record, and is currently resting after his ordeal. Despite rumours of this being a drug related situation, Band adds that this is not the case, insisting there was no abuse of alcohol, with his claims backed by medical examination. He concluded: “I take my rehabilitation very seriously I was near death due to this unbelievable situation and the rumours are categorically false and not a hoax as reported.”
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 20, 2013 9:48:55 GMT -8
TMZ Alex Band Attack Cops Scouring Surveillance Footage Exclusive 0819_alex_band_getty2 Cops in Lapeer, Michigan have already collected surveillance footage from the area where "The Calling" singer Alex Band was allegedly attacked this week ... and are combing through the video looking for an image of the abductors, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells us ... the police BELIEVE Alex's story -- and are treating the situation as an abduction and robbery. TMZ broke the story ... Alex claims he was snatched off the street around 3AM Sunday morning by unknown assailants who beat the crap out of him before dumping him on some train tracks. Law enforcement sources tell us ... investigators are planning to release a description of the suspects later today. Stay tuned ... Read more: www.tmz.com/2013/08/20/alex-band-attack-the-calling-surveillance-footage-suspect-description/#ixzz2cX5f0kxCVisit Fishwrapper: www.fishwrapper.com
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 20, 2013 16:49:08 GMT -8
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Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 21, 2013 7:36:41 GMT -8
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